Gerd Janson

Gerd Janson is a German DJ and producer who co-founded the Running Back label. He operates under the aliases DJ Oyster and DJ GJ, with his first documented release appearing in January 2016. Based in Germany, Janson has established himself as both an artist and label owner through Running Back, which serves as his primary creative outlet.

Janson produces house and indie dance music, with his sound spanning melodic house and techno, breaks, and breakbeat territories. His 23 releases appear across Running Back, Misfit Melodies, Needwant, Fabric, and Regraded, demonstrating his reach within both underground and established electronic music circles. His tracks typically feature mid-tempo grooves that blend classic house sensibilities with modern electronic production, making his music suitable for both peak-time and warm-up sets. Through Running Back, Janson curates releases that reflect his aesthetic of refined, melody-driven electronic music that bridges vintage and contemporary dance floor approaches.